Xilinx ChipScope Pro User Manual

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ChipScope Pro Analyzer Features
Match Functions
A match function is a definition of a trigger value for a single match unit. All the match
functions are defined in the Match Functions section of the Trigger Setup window. One or
more match functions can be defined in a Boolean equation or sequence in the Trigger
Conditions section to specify the overall trigger condition of the core.
Match Unit
The Match Unit field indicates which match unit the function applies to. You can expand
the match field so it displays as individual trigger port bits in a tree structure. Individual
values for each bit can then be viewed and set.
Function
The Function combo box selects which type of comparison is done. Only those
comparators that are allowed for that match unit are listed.
Value
The Val ue field selects exactly which trigger value to apply to a specific match unit. It is
displayed according to the Radix field. Double-clicking on the field makes it editable. Place
the cursor before the value you want to change, and type a valid trigger character to
overwrite that character. Or, select the field by single-clicking, and proceed by typing the
trigger characters. Valid characters for the different radices are:
• Hex: X, 0-9, and A-F. X indicates that all four bits of that nibble are don’t cares. The “?”
character indicates that the nibble consists of a mixture of 1s, 0s, Xs, Rs, Fs, and Bs
(where appropriate)
• Octal: X, ?, 0-7
• Binary: X (don’t care), 0, 1, R (rising), F (falling), B (either transition), and N (no
transitions). R, F, B, and N are only available if the match unit can detect transitions
(Basic w/edges, Extended w/edges, Range w/edges)
• Unsigned: 0-9 (0 to 2
n
-1 for an n-bit bus)
• Signed: 0-9 (-2
n-1
to 2
n-1
- 1 for an n-bit bus)
When Bin is chosen as the radix, positioning the mouse pointer over a specific character
displays a tool-tip, indicating the name and position of that bit.
Radix
The Radix combo box selects which radix to display in the Value field. Values are Hex,
Octal, Bin, Signed (not allowed for In Range and Out of Range comparisons), and
Unsigned.
Counter
If the match counter is present for a particular match unit, the text in the Counter column
is black. If the counter is not present in the core, the text in that column is grayed out. To
change the value of the match counter, click the counter cell to bring up the match unit
counter dialog box.
The Counter field selects the number of match function events that must occur for the
function to be satisfied.
• If occurring in exactly n clock cycles is selected, then n contiguous or n noncontiguous
events satisfies the match function counter condition.

Xilinx ChipScope Pro Specifications

General

Brand	Xilinx
Model	ChipScope Pro
Category	Computer Hardware
Language	English

Summary

Chapter 1: Introduction

ChipScope Pro Tools Overview

Overview of ChipScope Pro tools for FPGA debugging and analysis.

ChipScope Pro Tools Description

Brief description of various ChipScope Pro tools and cores.

System Requirements

Outlines the necessary operating system and software tools for ChipScope Pro.

Chapter 2: Using the Core Generator Tools

Overview

Introduction to using the Xilinx CORE Generator tool for ChipScope Pro cores.

Generating Cores for ICON, ILA, VIO and ATC2 Cores

Instructions for generating ICON, ILA, VIO, and ATC2 cores.

Chapter 3: Using the ChipScope Pro Core Inserter

ChipScope Pro Core Inserter Overview

Description of the post-synthesis tool for inserting debug cores.

Using the ChipScope Pro Core Inserter with ISE Project Navigator

Guide for integrating the Core Inserter with Project Navigator.

ChipScope Pro Core Inserter Features

Details on working with projects, preferences, and inserting cores.

Chapter 4: Using the ChipScope Pro Analyzer

ChipScope Pro Analyzer Overview

Introduction to the ChipScope Pro Analyzer tool for debugging.

ChipScope Pro Analyzer Client Interface

Description of the GUI components of the ChipScope Pro Analyzer client.

Trigger Setup Window

Configuration interface for setting up triggers for ILA cores.

Waveform Window

Displays captured data as a waveform, similar to logic analyzers.

Chapter 5: ChipScope Engine Tcl Interface

Overview

Introduction to Tcl scripting access for JTAG and ChipScope cores.

CSE/Tcl Command Summary

Summary of CSE/Tcl commands categorized for JTAG, FPGA, and cores.

CseJtag Tcl Commands

Detailed description of JTAG interface status and control commands.

Appendix A: ChipScope Pro Tools Troubleshooting Guide

ChipScope Pro Tools Installation Troubleshooting

Guidance on common errors and issues with ChipScope Pro tool installation.

Xilinx JTAG Programming Cable Troubleshooting

How to troubleshoot common Xilinx JTAG cable connection issues.

ChipScope Pro Analyzer Core Troubleshooting

Deals with issues in core detection, triggering, and data display.

Appendix B: References

Documents specific to multi-gigabit serial transceivers:

Lists documents related to multi-gigabit serial transceivers.

Xilinx Tools and Solutions

References to Xilinx tools and solutions documentation.